No Dunks

Lakers fans are panicking! The day’s NBA news including the champs having lost three in a row— is there any reason to worry in LA? Why DeMarcus Cousins or Hassan Whiteside could be on the way, the Wizards (!) winning five consecutive games, why the best Russell Westbrook awaits this season, the Utah Jazz setting NBA records, why the Hornets and LaMelo Ball get under opponents’ skin (but are still...

On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Wolves firing head coach Ryan Saunders, the most intriguing landing spot for DeMarcus Cousins, and NBA weekend winners — the Nets dominating their Western Conference road trip, CP3 and Suns, the Raptors climbing back over .500, etc. — and losers — poor Yuta Watanabe, J.J. Redick getting ejected for tossing a ball at an official "with force," the Cava...

Head coaching change! The day’s NBA news including the Minnesota Timberwolves hiring Chris Finch to replace Ryan Saunders, the Nets remaining scorching hot against good teams (although people wanna be angry with James Harden), several stars showing coaches they should be picked as All-Star reserves including Zion Williamson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Trae Young, Fred VanVleet, Nikola Vucevic, and B...

On Fri.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys select and debate their 2021 NBA All-Star Game reserves. Is LaVine a lock? Do you go with Randle, Sabonis, or Bam? If Middleton is on your team, don't you have to take Tobias Harris? Who will be Anthony Davis' injury replacement? Which Suns player is more deserving: CP3 or Booker? And, of course, who will be the biggest All-Star snub? That, plus Valanciunas' dan...

The All-Star Game is official. The day’s NBA news including the benefits of having every All-Star event on one night, when LeBron James will become the NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer, why people have stopped complaining about James Harden, Kyrie Irving trash talking LeBron (caught on a hot mic!), the low-point of the Brooklyn Nets season, and why the Milwaukee Bucks shouldn’t panic despite a 5-game...

On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss coldblooded Damian Lillard, the Chicago Bulls' 25-point comeback, Davis Bertans and Kent Bazemore vying for the 'Holy Crap, I Forgot About That Guy' award, the Hawks and 76ers snapping their losing streaks, which players have the most underappreciated All-Star cases, more Rudy Gobert rebound highlights, Trey Kerby tattoo ideas, and more. Subscribe to No...

Zach LaVine better be in every event at All-Star Weekend. The day’s NBA news including Zach LaVine making his All-Star case and hopes that there isn’t a repeat of last year’s festivities, Damian Lillard kicking it old school vs the Pelicans, Joel Embiid kicking it old school with a headband, Trae Young having one of his best nights against both a defenseless and desperate Celtics team, the Wizards...

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions and comments! Topics include: Whether you'd rather start a franchise with Ben Simmons or Donovan Mitchell, the likelihood of LeBron and Bronny James playing on the same NBA team and/or against each other, the greatest rebounders of all-time (Wilt, Dwight, Rodman, etc.), Leigh's lost HOOP magazine posters, whether Jaylen Brown's emergence hurts Jayson...

On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss James Harden leading the shorthanded Nets to a 24-point comeback vs. the Suns, teams exploiting Deandre Ayton's pick-and-roll defense, whether Damian Lillard is about to bump Luka Doncic from the MVP table, Zion Williamson's All-Star chances, and Giannis telling fans not to panic about the Bucks' four-game losing streak. That, plus dark horse bets to win...

Zion is an All-Star. The day’s NBA news including Zion Williamson becoming the Pelicans best player, the Timberwolves Anthony Edwards entering the Rookie of the Year race, another Jekyll and Hyde performance from the Celtics, Nikola Jokic scoring 43 points and his Nuggets still losing, OG Anunoby giving a boost to the Raptors, James Harden being part of the solution with the Nets, and no formal Al...

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Detroit Pistons sitting Blake Griffin while weighing his trade and buyout options, Andre Drummond's trade value (and whether the Mavericks might look to make a move for him), Draymond's postgame rant about the NBA's double standard, AD's injury update, Jordan Clarkson running away with Sixth Man of the Year, Julius Randle's All-Star chances, Leigh's...

Blake Griffin to Warriors? The day’s NBA news including potential destinations for Blake Griffin (Nets, Celtics, Warriors) who has played his last game with the Pistons, the Utah Jazz’ recipe for success, whether Joel Embiid’s back is an issue for the 76ers, John Wall balling out in his return to DC, why the best of Russell Westbrook this season may be yet to come, the Knicks Julius Randle’s All-S...

On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys share their NBA weekend winners — the dominant Utah Jazz, red-hot Suns, etc. — and losers — the Bucks, Celtics, injuries to Durant and AD, etc. That, plus our immediate reactions to Shams' reporting that the Cavs and Raptors are discussing an Andre Drummond trade, Westbrook's airball free throw, the No Dunks Cinematic Universe, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on...

Time to press the panic button? The day’s NBA news including Anthony Davis’ leg injury, Kevin Durant’s hamstring issue, and the Celtics struggling on both sides of the ball. Should the Lakers sit AD? Are the Brooklyn Nets this season’s “Bubble Clippers”? All that, plus Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards making his mark, Luka Doncic being too open, shades of the Bucks looking like last year’s team...

On Fri.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Steph Curry entering the MVP conversation — and how many guys have a realistic shot at winning the award — Melo's vintage performance vs. the 76ers, which East team is more likely to have homecourt advantage (Celtics, Raptors, Heat or Pacers?), takeaways from the second fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting 2021, Tas' sexy hockey card collection, Payton Pri...

Steph Curry is making the MVP race very complex. Or, is he simplifying it? The day’s NBA news including the Warriors Stephen Curry extinguishing his own records, the Blazers Carmelo Anthony going back in time, MVP candidate Joel Embiid not getting enough help, why Payton Prichard may have been doing his postgame Zoom from his car, the Raptors getting hit by a Semi, both Juan Toscano-Anderson’s A+...

On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss whether Trae Young getting bowled over by Willie Cauley-Stein was the right no-call, Zach LaVine's 46 points guaranteeing him a 2021 All-Star spot, the Phoenix Suns' best win of the season over Giannis and the Bucks, Lu Dort's defense on LeBron, what the Raptors should do with Norman Powell once OG Anunoby returns to the lineup, the NBA's statement regar...

Was Trae Young right to be mad about his bloody face in a loss to the Dallas Mavericks? The day’s NBA news including Luka Doncic passing another legend, Zach LaVine matching Michael Jordan’s 1997 mark, LaVine and Coby White doing something two teammates have never done, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 47 point-night, LeBron James’ Lakers playing in their third straight OT game, Karl-Anthony Towns returnin...

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions and comments! Topics include: Whether you'd rather build a franchise around LaMelo Ball or Trae Young, the Utah Jazz's strong start, and if they're being overlooked as legit title contenders, which NBA player is the equivalent of a 2020 Chevy Trax, stupid expensive coffee grinders, our best falls, which NBA team would be the most fun to hit the bar w...

On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys play True or False? regarding Joel Embiid's MVP case over LeBron James, the "average" Brooklyn Nets title chances, and whether other teams will follow Mark Cuban's lead and stop playing the national anthem before games. That, plus Steph Curry's Jordan-esque shot, the 90s-like Knicks-Heat game, trade rumors swirling Andre Drummond, Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams,...

Steph Curry, we are not worthy. The day’s NBA news including Steph embarrassing Spurs defenders, why the Utah Jazz have the NBA’s best record, Jimmy Butler’s Golden Globe nomination, Derrick Rose’s Knicks debut, Matisse Thybulle as the De’Aaron Fox stopper, why the Boston Celtics aren’t meeting expectations, the Nets’ struggles against sub-.500 teams, the Pelicans getting serious bench production,...

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss LaMelo Ball's unorthodox three-point shot and the Charlotte Hornets' energetic broadcast, smiley Pascal Siakam, Draymond Green's brain fart vs. the Spurs, whether the Raptors would ever trade Kyle Lowry, Kevin Garnett's comments about today's stars and game, Magic Johnson's MVP tiers, The Cure, The Athletic's Podcast Universe, and more. Subscribe to No D...

The day’s NBA news including the Hornets LaMelo Ball joining some great names with his recent performances and why he’s so entertaining, the Spurs “holding” Steph Curry to 32 points, whether LeBron James is changing how we look at a player’s “prime”, Khris Middleton’s career season, Kristaps Porzingis holding the Mavericks championship belt, Jonas Valanciunas performing vs the Raptors, De’Aaron Fo...

On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Pistons trading Derrick Rose to the Knicks for Dennis Smith Jr. and a second-round pick, share their NBA weekend winners — the Kings, LaMelo and Lonzo Ball, Saturday's Curry vs. Luka showdown, etc. — and losers — the Pacers, the NBA for botching Kevin Durant's in-and-out game vs. the Raptors, wedgie traditionalists, etc. — and grade The Weeknd's Supe...

Trades are happening! Derrick Rose is headed to the Knicks. Who won the trade? The Pistons? New York? Dennis Smith Jr.? De’Aaron Fox out-duels Kawhi Leonard in Los Angeles, the Sacramento Kings remain a pleasure to watch (yes, the Kings), the Cavs Larry Nance gets some bad news on the injury front but that won’t stop teams from wanting him, the Celtics offense sputters vs the Suns, the Wizards’ st...